RCC Art Exhibit Opening Reception

An exhibit for Japan:  Artwork by RCC students of Asian Heritage

人生は、儚い。Jinsei wa Hakanai:  Life is Fleeting

Admission is free and open to the public

Suffern, NY—The Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Committee of Rockland Community College is pleased to present Jinsei wa Hakanai:  Life is Fleeting, an exhibition for Japan.  From May 12 to June 30, artwork created by current and former RCC art students will be on display at the main campus in Suffern.

Opening Reception: Jinsei wa Hakanai: Life is Fleeting
Thursday, May 12, 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Student Union, 2^nd floor, Rm. 3214

Admission is free and open to the public
Asian lunch will be offered for sale

Exhibit
May 12 through June 30
Student Union – second floor
Cultural Arts Center – Atrium, 1^st and 2^nd floors

This exhibit is presented as an expression of compassion and support for the Japanese people, and to bring awareness and attention to the ongoing crises since the earthquake and devastating tsunami of March 11.

The College’s Art Department is pleased to present works of drawing, painting, photography and graphic design by RCC’s art students of Asian heritage. Some former students have been directly affected by the crises, and are currently residing in Tokyo.  They have gratefully acknowledged this project as a sign of empathy, hope and support for Japan’s full recovery. 

A special Asian lunch will be offered for sale at the Opening Reception on Thursday, May 12.  Please note that the artwork is exhibited in two locations: the second floor of RCC’s student union and the Cultural Arts Center, Atrium, 1^st and 2^nd floors.

For further information please contact Lena Hyun, Curator and Exhibit Coordinator, RCC Art Department at 845-574-4393; Lhyun@sunyrockland.edu.